Before Night Falls (2000)

Before Night Falls (2000) poster

Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.

Director: Julian Schnabel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ennio Morricone, Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Xavier Grobet, Guillermo Rosas
Editing: Michael Berenbaum
Production: El Mar Pictures, Grandview Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

new york city, suicide, aids, cuba, totalitarian regime, artist, hot air balloon, attempt to escape, exile, biography, fidel castro, cuban revolution, male homosexuality, author, oppression

Trailer

Before Night Falls Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Before Night Falls about?
Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
Who directed Before Night Falls?
Before Night Falls was directed by Julian Schnabel.
Who stars in Before Night Falls?
Before Night Falls stars Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp, Andrea Di Stefano, Santiago Magill, John Ortiz.
How long is Before Night Falls?
Before Night Falls has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
What genre is Before Night Falls?
Before Night Falls is a Drama film.
How much did Before Night Falls gross?
Before Night Falls grossed $9M worldwide.
Where was Before Night Falls produced?
Before Night Falls was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Before Night Falls?
The themes of Before Night Falls include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.